How do you pronounce "capsule"?

In American English: /ˈkæpsəl/ (KAPS-uhl). In British English: /kˈæpsuːl/ (K-aps). In Canadian English: /ˈkæpsəl/ (KAPS-uhl). In Australian English: /kˈapsjuːl/ (K).

Is "capsule" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæpsəl/ (KAPS-uhl), while in British English it's /kˈæpsuːl/ (K-aps).

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capsule

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/ˈkæpsəl/

KAPS-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kæpscap·əlsule

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